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Immigration Reform Could Mean A ‘New Life’ For Millions Of Californians

The lives of nearly 3 million undocumented workers in California could change in remarkable ways if a plan to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws pushes full-steam ahead.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/29

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Majority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) listen during a news conference on a comprehensive immigration reform framework January 28, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan

A group of bipartisan senators formally unveiled their framework for comprehensive immigration reform today, saying they are more optimistic than they have been in years for the chance of passing such legislation.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/28

Gov. Brown Approves Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

Hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in California can now apply for a driver’s license, thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Brown.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/01

6 Arrested At Anti-Deportation Rally At LA Jail

Six people were arrested as dozens rallied outside a county jail in downtown Los Angeles jail in favor of a bill aimed at protecting some illegal immigrants from deportation.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/06

Van Nuys Company Charged Following Immigration Raid

A California printer supply manufacturer raided by federal authorities four years ago has agreed to plead guilty to employing illegal immigrants and pay $267,000 in fines.

2012/09/05

Bill Urges More Illegal Workers To Pay Calif. Taxes

California lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow illegal immigrants to voluntarily join a program and pay state income taxes in exchange for leniency in their immigration status.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/31

Lawmakers Move To Give Illegal Immigrants Licenses

Hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants could get California driver’s licenses if a bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown becomes law.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/30

Calif. Moves To Give Licenses To Immigrant Drivers

California is moving to give driver’s licenses to young immigrants who are in the country illegally but would no longer face deportation under a recently announced policy change by the Obama administration.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/29

Young Immigrants To Apply For Deferred Action Program On Wednesday

Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants will start applying for the Dream Act on Wednesday, which will allow the children of undocumented workers to live in the U.S. without fear of deportation for the next two years.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/14

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Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Posing As ICE Agent

A woman suspected of posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent was behind bars.

2012/06/01

Immigrant Mothers Make Tearful Pleas To Stay In U.S. With Kids

Immigration officials Wednesday granted an extension to one mother, but ordered another mother out of the county.

2012/05/09

LAPD’s New Impound Policy Takes Effect Despite Pending Suit

The Los Angeles Police Department’s new impound policy is expected to go into effect Sunday despite a pending lawsuit by the Police Protective League.

2012/04/22

ICE Arrests 206 LA-Area Illegal Immigrants In Nationwide Sweep

More than 200 illegal immigrants in the Los Angeles area were arrested in a national immigration sweep, the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement said Monday.

2012/04/02

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Man Sentenced In Human Smuggler Murder Case

An Orange County judge has sentenced a man to 25 years to life in prison for the murder and attempted murder of two smugglers of illegal immigrants during a human-trafficking exchange.

2012/03/17